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Fri, 05 November 2010 15:42  |
Larry
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I've had continuous problems with TP getting caught on the tank sensors and giving me false level readings. By the end of the summer, my tanks read as full, even after dumping. At the end of this season, I filled the tanks to 3/4 full twice with plain water, and drove the length of my local road (1/8 mile) accelerating and breaking hard to get the water to slosh against the sensors and flush the TP off of the internal terminals. I was successful in flushing the TP off of the terminals so that now the tanks read as empty. I'm using Scott brand 1000 single sheet which is septic safe TP. I even took several sheets of TP (not used  ) , placed them in a glass of water and shook them to see if the TP dissolved...and it did break up quite easily. But why the problem? What brand/type of TP are you using in your MH? Have you had this problem, and what did you do to solve it?
Larry 
78 Royale w/500 Caddy
Menomonie, WI.
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| Re: TP, What are you using? [message #105155 is a reply to message #105153] |
Fri, 05 November 2010 15:54  |
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| Larry wrote on Fri, 05 November 2010 13:42 |
I've had continuous problems with TP getting caught on the tank sensors and giving me false level readings. By the end of the summer, my tanks read as full, even after dumping. At the end of this season, I filled the tanks to 3/4 full twice with plain water, and drove the length of my local road (1/8 mile) accelerating and breaking hard to get the water to slosh against the sensors and flush the TP off of the internal terminals. I was successful in flushing the TP off of the terminals so that now the tanks read as empty. I'm using Scott brand 1000 single sheet which is septic safe TP. I even took several sheets of TP (not used ) , placed them in a glass of water and shook them to see if the TP dissolved...and it did break up quite easily. But why the problem? What brand/type of TP are you using in your MH? Have you had this problem, and what did you do to solve it?
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Walmart Brand.. so efficient it dissolves while wiping. No, seriously... it turns to nothing in water, and it's $1.17 for 4 rolls and you find it in the sporting goods department.
Giovanni(Carlo) 1977 GMC Kingsley 26ft
"Carbon Footprint"
Rear Twin, Dry Bath, Original Headliner
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| Re: TP, What are you using? [message #105161 is a reply to message #105153] |
Fri, 05 November 2010 16:39 |
Carl S.
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John Wayne...(it's an old 'Indian' joke)
Seriously, we use the same (Scott single ply) as you. My tank gauge doesn't work anyway, maybe that's why. I'll fix it someday. For now a look down the toilet with a flashlight will have to suffice.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: [GMCnet] TP, What are you using? [message #105172 is a reply to message #105153] |
Fri, 05 November 2010 17:38 |
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USAussie
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Larry,
We've been using single sheet TP (any brand) in Double Trouble and haven't
had any problems like you describe.
It sounds like your Royale has a similar system to my Avion. It has 5 "nuts"
cast into the tank to which terminals / leads are attached with screws.
There 5 levels and as the water level reaches the screw and you push the
Holding Tank switch on the control panel next to the entry door and a bulb
lights up indicating E - 1/4 - 1/2 - 3/4 - F.
I was thinking if the screws protrude through the cast in "nuts" and into
the tank the T/P could get stuck on them and "drape" downwards from a higher
screw to a lower screw. Is it feasible to unscrew them and check their
length?
One thing we do every so often is use a wand stuck into the toilet and blast
the "crap" loose! ;-)
You could try Ken Burton's two bags of ice trick.
Regards,
Rob M.
USAussie
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Subject: [GMCnet] TP, What are you using?
I've had continuous problems with TP getting caught on the tank sensors and
giving me false level readings. By the end of the summer, my tanks read as
full, even after dumping. At the end of this season, I filled the tanks to
3/4 full twice with plain water, and drove the length of my local road (1/8
mile) accelerating and breaking hard to get the water to slosh against the
sensors and flush the TP off of the internal terminals. I was successful in
flushing the TP off of the terminals so that now the tanks read as empty.
I'm using Scott brand 1000 single sheet which is septic safe TP. I even
took several sheets of TP (not used ;)) , placed them in a glass of water
and shook them to see if the TP dissolved...and it did break up quite
easily. But why the problem? What brand/type of TP are you using in your
MH? Have you had this problem, and what did you do to solve it?
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Larry :)
78 Royale w/500 Caddy
Menomonie, WI.
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Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] TP, What are you using? [message #105221 is a reply to message #105153] |
Sat, 06 November 2010 06:43 |
Steven Ferguson
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Larry,
I had the same sensors in my GMC and I used a Thetford product mixed with
water once a year to clean the sensors. Sort of like an electrical contact
cleaner that works in water. I never had problems once I stated using that
stuff.
On Fri, Nov 5, 2010 at 1:42 PM, Larry <weidnerl@wwt.net> wrote:
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> I've had continuous problems with TP getting caught on the tank sensors and
> giving me false level readings. By the end of the summer, my tanks read as
> full, even after dumping. At the end of this season, I filled the tanks to
> 3/4 full twice with plain water, and drove the length of my local road (1/8
> mile) accelerating and breaking hard to get the water to slosh against the
> sensors and flush the TP off of the internal terminals. I was successful in
> flushing the TP off of the terminals so that now the tanks read as empty.
> I'm using Scott brand 1000 single sheet which is septic safe TP. I even
> took several sheets of TP (not used ;)) , placed them in a glass of water
> and shook them to see if the TP dissolved...and it did break up quite
> easily. But why the problem? What brand/type of TP are you using in your
> MH? Have you had this problem, and what did you do to solve it?
> --
> Larry :)
> 78 Royale w/500 Caddy
> Menomonie, WI.
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| Re: [GMCnet] TP, What are you using? [message #105222 is a reply to message #105153] |
Sat, 06 November 2010 07:37 |
Terry Skinner
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Do not put TP in the holding tank. A hold-over from living aboard a
sail boat. Separate container for things like that. As for cleanning
the tank you can't beat a bag of ice and a cup of Tide for the trip
home............Terry
On Fri, Nov 5, 2010 at 1:42 PM, Larry <weidnerl@wwt.net> wrote:
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> I've had continuous problems with TP getting caught on the tank sensors and giving me false level readings. By the end of the summer, my tanks read as full, even after dumping. At the end of this season, I filled the tanks to 3/4 full twice with plain water, and drove the length of my local road (1/8 mile) accelerating and breaking hard to get the water to slosh against the sensors and flush the TP off of the internal terminals. I was successful in flushing the TP off of the terminals so that now the tanks read as empty. I'm using Scott brand 1000 single sheet which is septic safe TP. I even took several sheets of TP (not used ;)) , placed them in a glass of water and shook them to see if the TP dissolved...and it did break up quite easily. But why the problem? What brand/type of TP are you using in your MH? Have you had this problem, and what did you do to solve it?
> --
> Larry :)
> 78 Royale w/500 Caddy
> Menomonie, WI.
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253-686-2624
Roy. Washington
'76 GMC
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| Re: [GMCnet] TP, What are you using? [message #105224 is a reply to message #105222] |
Sat, 06 November 2010 08:35 |
Mr ERFisher
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noooooo not another one
Poop tanks are for poop
Dump when you arrive ---every thing will be ok
Remove the sender and dump when you are out of fresh water
Gene
Not sent from my ipad
On Nov 6, 2010, at 5:37 AM, Terry Skinner <gmcnut@gmail.com> wrote:
> Do not put TP in the holding tank. A hold-over from living aboard a
> sail boat. Separate container for things like that. As for cleanning
> the tank you can't beat a bag of ice and a cup of Tide for the trip
> home............Terry
>
> On Fri, Nov 5, 2010 at 1:42 PM, Larry <weidnerl@wwt.net> wrote:
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>> I've had continuous problems with TP getting caught on the tank sensors and giving me false level readings. By the end of the summer, my tanks read as full, even after dumping. At the end of this season, I filled the tanks to 3/4 full twice with plain water, and drove the length of my local road (1/8 mile) accelerating and breaking hard to get the water to slosh against the sensors and flush the TP off of the internal terminals. I was successful in flushing the TP off of the terminals so that now the tanks read as empty. I'm using Scott brand 1000 single sheet which is septic safe TP. I even took several sheets of TP (not used ;)) , placed them in a glass of water and shook them to see if the TP dissolved...and it did break up quite easily. But why the problem? What brand/type of TP are you using in your MH? Have you had this problem, and what did you do to solve it?
>> --
>> Larry :)
>> 78 Royale w/500 Caddy
>> Menomonie, WI.
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> Terry Skinner
> 253-686-2624
> Roy. Washington
> '76 GMC
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